Youth sailing camps start in July at Burton Chase Park.

Beginning Sailing: Instruction includes basic knowledge and terms, boat maintenance and rigging, knot tying, tacking docking, and introduction to ocean sailing. Students will be learning to sail on 14-foot Capri sailboats (with main sail and jib). In the final days of the session, the students will get experience on 24-foot McGregor’s.

Advanced Sailing: Applicants must have completed at least two sessions of the beginning sailing class and have the recommendation of the instructor (or equivalent). The Advanced sailing class will involve a one-day review and evaluation of beginning skills, followed with extensive ocean sailing on our Laser sailboats.

Burton Chace Park – 13640 Mindanao Way Marina del Rey, CA 90292
Los Angeles County Lifeguards will be instructing 5-day courses on Beginning Sailing and Advanced Sailing.

Ages: 11-17 years old

Group Size: 6-12 students with 2 Lifeguard instructors

Dates: July 20-24 (Beginning Sailing); July 27-31 (Beginning Sailing); August 3-7 (Beginning Sailing); August 10-14 (Advanced Sailing); August 17-21 (Beginning Sailing)

Times: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm (no after school sessions)

Fee: $200 per session

Students should wear their swim suit under comfortable clothes. Bring to class in a backpack; sunscreen, hat, towel, sweatshirt or jacket, lunch with a drink, and water. In the event that any of the days of sailing camp must be cancelled due to inclement weather or unsafe water conditions, notification will be made as soon as possible and a refund prorated by day will be issued.

If you are interested in this Sailing Camp, please email your contact information to cms@bh.lacounty.gov to be notified about how to register.